Where to stream the Academy Awards tonight, start time, full nominations list and more

The 98th Academy Awards are this Sunday, and Sinners leads the nominees with 16 nods — the most in Oscars history! One Battle After Another follows with 13 nominations. Marty Supreme, Frankenstein, Sentimental Value, and Hamnet are also high up in the mix. This awards will once again be hosted by Conan O’Brien, and performers will include K-Pop Demon Hunters’ HUNTR/X and Sinners star Miles Caton. The awards kick off slightly earlier than usual: 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT on March 15, 2026.

The 2026 Oscars will air on ABC and stream live on Hulu — yes, even for a basic, ad-supported subscription that usually features no live TV (and right now, you can get a deal on the Hulu and Disney+ bundle, just $4.99 a month). Here’s everything you need to know about watching the 2026 Oscars.

When are the Oscars this year?

The 98th Academy Awards will be held this Sunday, March 15.

2026 Oscars start time

The Oscars begin at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT. Red carpet coverage starts at 3:30 p.m. ET/12:30 p.m. PT on ABC and Hulu.

2026 Oscars TV channel

The Oscars will air on ABC and stream live on Hulu, even for those without a subscription that includes live TV.

Where to stream the 2026 Oscars

Who is hosting the Oscars this year?

Conan O’Brien returns to host the Oscars for the second year.

Who is presenting at the Oscars this year?

Stars slated to present at this year’s Academy Awards include Adrien Brody, Mikey Madison, Kieran Culkin, Zoe Saldaña, Javier Bardem, Chris Evans, Chase Infiniti, Demi Moore, Kumail Nanjiani, Maya Rudolph, Will Arnett, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Robert Downey Jr., Anne Hathaway, Paul Mescal and Gwyneth Paltrow.

2026 Oscars performers

Only two of the nominated songs this year will be performed at the 2026 Oscars: “Golden” from K-Pop Demon Hunters and “I Lied To You” from Sinners. That means we’ll see EJAE, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami (the voices of HUNTR/X), plus Miles Caton and Raphael Saadiq grace the stage this Sunday.

2026 Oscar predictions

Looking for Oscars predictions ahead of the awards? We’ve got what you need to ace your ballot at this year’s Academy Awards watch party.

Who votes on Oscar nominations?

Members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences vote for Best Picture and categories within their respective disciplines (acting, writing, directing, producing).

2026 Oscar nominations (full list)

Actress in a Supporting Role

• Elle Fanning, Sentimental Value

• Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, Sentimental Value

• Teyana Taylor, One Battle After Another

Makeup and Hairstyling

Music (Original Score)

Live Action Short Film

• Jane Austen’s Period Drama

• Two People Exchanging Saliva

Animated Short Film

• The Girl Who Cried Pearls

Writing (Adapted Screenplay)

Writing (Original Screenplay)

Actor in a Supporting Role

• Benicio Del Toro, One Battle After Another

• Jacob Elordi, Frankenstein

• Sean Penn, One Battle After Another

• Stellan Skarsgard, Sentimental Value

Casting

Costume Design

Music (Original Song)

• “Dear Me” from Diane Warren: Relentless

• “Golden” from KPop Demon Hunters

• “I Lied To You” from Sinners

• “Sweet Dreams Of Joy” from Viva Verdi!

• “Train Dreams” from Train Dreams

Documentary Feature Film

• Come See Me in the Good Light

Documentary Short Film

• Armed Only with a Camera: The Life and Death of Brent Renaud

• Children No More: Were and are Gone

International Feature Film

• It Was Just an Accident, France

• Sentimental Value, Norway

• The Voice of Hind Rajab, Tunisia

Animated Feature Film

• Little Amelie or The Character of Rain

Production Design

Film Editing

Sound

Visual Effects

Cinematography

Actor in a Leading Role

• Timothee Chalamet, Marty Supreme

• Leonardo DiCaprio, One Battle After Another

• Michael B. Jordan, Sinners

• Wagner Moura, The Secret Agent

Actress in a Leading Role

• Rose Byrne, If I Had Legs I’d Kick You

• Kate Hudson, Song Sung Blue

• Renate Reinsve, Sentimental Value

Directing

• Josh Safdie, Marty Supreme

• Paul Thomas Anderson, One Battle After Another

• Joachim Trier, Sentimental Value

Best Picture

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